Several key deadlines that affect employer-sponsored health plans were extended during an “Outbreak Period” associated with the COVID-19 National Emergency. These extensions are now coming to an end.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered several federal emergencies, but two of them directly impacted group health plans: the Public Health Emergency and the National Emergency.
To assist in keeping up with the current on status on each mandate, please refer to the summary below. Note that this issue continues to
This summary has been provided by our preferred partner for employment law, Fisher Phillips, and has been published with their permission. The Supreme Court of
Compliance Update Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA’s Vaccine ETS: An Employer’s 6-Step Priority List This summary has been provided by our preferred partner for employment
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion based on oral arguments given on January 7, 2022, and in sum: Vaccine or test mandate for
On January 10, 2022 the DOL, HHS and IRS issued FAQs to address requirements for issuers/carriers and group health plans to cover over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic
Compliance Update Federal Circuit Court Lifted Stay, OSHA Mandate is Reinstated This summary has been provided by our preferred partner for employment law, Fisher Phillips,
Dr. Russell Vinik, GBS Medical Director Additional Considerations and Treatment Options if you get COVID-19 Isolate yourself immediately. Your family members are not destined to
On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19
The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued on November 4, 2021 has been met with controversy from the outset. It is intended to require employers
On November 4, 2021, the DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) which takes effect
Originally published by Fisher Phillips. The GBS & Leavitt Group preferred partner for employment law. Republished with permission. With many current COVID-19 safety protocols dependent
Monoclonal Antibodies can prevent hospitalization or death in people infected with COVID19. It is important to know if you would benefit for antibody treatment, and
As the Delta variant surges throughout the country, more and more employers are implementing mandatory vaccine policies, especially now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was enacted on Dec. 27, 2020. The CAA includes a $900 billion coronavirus relief package that provides funding to individuals and
COVID-19 vaccinations are a contentious topic in America. Many U.S. adults still haven’t gotten the shot despite the Food and Drug Administration’s recent (FDA) full
To address the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration announced September 9, 2021 that the Department of Labor (DOL) through its federal
Many employers are struggling to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among their workforce, concerned not only about both the safety of the workforce but also the
Here are a few good resources related to how you and your company could treat the Delta variant of COVID-19: Update on Delta Variant with
The evolution of the COVID-19 epidemic is constantly evolving. The information in this document is based on what known at this time. As things change,
Webinar recording from March 12th GBS Webinar
https://vimeo.com/399916792/f22148ae62
co Dr. Vinik answers your questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant and what is means to you and your company.
KFF – State COVID-19 Data and Policy Actions Utah Utah.gov – Updated Utah Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for the General Population and Students Utah
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